Cattle

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Cattle in feedlot
Market Analysis

Feed pens fuller yet again

Volatile market conditions for cattle didn’t scare the lot feeding sector into submission last year with yet more growth recorded for the final quarter. The

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Multiple angus cattle
Market Comment

Cattle buyers taking sides

Supply pressure knocked the market out of its holding pattern this week, sending prices lower across all key categories. Diminishing feed in parts of the

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Market Analysis

Indonesia signed the dotted line

For northern cattle producers, access to overseas markets for live cattle is pivotal to their operation. 2024 began with trade uncertainty which left the industry

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Angus Cattle
Market Comment

A stall in demand?

Prices took a tumble this week at saleyards across the nation, every indicator suffered drops of over 20 c/kg. Early data suggests supply was flat

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Market Analysis

Southern young cattle good value?

Cattle prices don’t always move in the same direction every week, but over the long haul, there are plenty of reasons why different cattle categories

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Market Comment

Feeder Frenzy

Strong Queensland cattle supply hasn’t dented the market as the uplift in confidence continues. Whilst we are seeing a “Feeder Frenzy” at the yards, Processors

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